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Boynton Beach permanently protects Nickels Forest as advocates eye next battle
On Tuesday, cheers filled City Hall as commissioners passed the measure, with many attendees wearing green in support of the forest.
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'I always have hope': Mom seeks justice as Greenacres cold case gets renewed attention
Nearly two decades after a Greenacres man was killed during a home invasion robbery, investigators and advocates are making another push for information in hope...
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Firefighters battle 75-acre brush fire in Martin County
Martin County firefighters is battling a 75 acre brush fire near the Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area of South Florida Water Management.
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Wastewater spill taints Riviera Beach canal, prompting health no-swim, no-irrigation alert
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Palm Beach County weighs pros and cons of possible property tax changes
WPTV is digging into the property tax debate as county leaders weigh the costs and urge voters to look closely at what a proposed property tax reduction could mean before heading to polls in November....
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South Dixie Highway reopens after gas line break near Norton Museum
Expect delays on your way home Tuesday afternoon due to a gas line break closing the northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 1 near the Norton Museum.
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Man with dementia, schizophrenia missing after disappearing near Southern Boulevard
An urgent search is underway for a missing and endangered man last seen in western Palm Beach County over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Palm Beach County passes AI data center moratorium, but Project Tango vote is still on
Palm Beach County passed an AI data center moratorium, but Project Tango in Loxahatchee is exempt ahead of a key July 15 commission vote.
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ChildNet honors graduates who overcame foster care challenges to reach major milestones
ChildNet honored dozens of South Florida foster youth for reaching major educational milestones at its annual graduation.
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PBSO seeks $94M more; commissioners weigh separate taxing district for 2027 budget
Palm Beach County Commissioners are talking dollars and cents, looking at the budget for fiscal year 2027.
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Another lock closes on Lake Okeechobee as water levels continue to drop
Over the weekend, the South Florida Water Management District closed another lock on Lake Okeechobee.
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Former PBC State Attorney Aronberg sues Palm Beach Post for defamation in Epstein coverage
Former State Attorney Dave Aronberg launched an explosive 264-page defamation lawsuit against The Palm Beach Post and its parent company, USA TODAY Co....
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Delray Beach 'pickleball pro' among two Florida Big Brother house guests
A Delray Beach professional pickleball player is among the 14 houseguests set to compete on the new season of Big Brother on Thursday.
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Parents weigh in on Martin County School District petitioning judge's recommendation
As the Martin County School District continues its high-stakes legal battle over the proposed firing of teacher Matthew Theobald.
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All northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in southern Palm Beach County open after gas leak
A gas leak on Florida's Turnpike on Tuesday caused major traffic delays in southern Palm Beach County.
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Jupiter Community High School football team looks to repeat undefeated regular season after early playoff exit
Jupiter Community High School football team the Warriors went undefeated in 2025 but lost in the first round of playoffs. Now they're back and hungry for more....
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Ex-code enforcement officer pleads guilty to bribery, ordered to pay $1,800
A former Delray Beach code enforcement officer accused of accepting money and other benefits in exchange for warning a resident about upcoming inspections....
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Main line break causes lane closures on Blue Heron Blvd. in Riviera Beach
Two lanes of Blue Heron Boulevard are closed in Riviera Beach as crews repair a force main line break near Gardens Road.
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FBI seeks man wanted for $547 million Medicare fraud scheme with ties to Delray Beach
The FBI is seeking information on Khalid Ahmed Satary, wanted for an alleged $547M Medicare fraud scheme, with ties to Delray Beach.
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Palm Beach County volunteers pack 36,000 backpacks for students ahead of school year
The backpacks will be distributed to students at 55 Title I schools throughout Palm Beach County in an effort to help children start the school year prepared with basic classroom necessities....
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$547M Fraud: FBI adds 2nd fugitive with Palm Beach Co. ties to Most Wanted Fraudster list
The FBI has added a second fugitive with Palm Beach County ties to its new Most Wanted Fraudsters list, announcing a reward of up to $150,000 for information....
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Saharan Dust arrives in South Florida this week
Saharan Dust Returns to South Florida This Week: Here's What It Means for Rain Chances .WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A new plume of Saharan dust is making it...
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Related Ross ties spark debate over West Palm Beach DDA appointment
The city of West Palm Beach has nominated four people to the Downtown Development Authority on Monday night.
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Community Foundation to award $6.5M grants to 177 Palm Beach, Martin County nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties announced it will award more than $6.5 million to 177 nonprofits throughout the region.
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Fiery crash on SR-710 in Martin County kills one, renews safety concerns on deadly road
A 40-year-old man was killed and another driver seriously injured in a fiery head-on crash on State Road 710 in Martin County early Sunday morning.
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Jobs cut and thousands of students at risk as Palm Beach County braces for Haitian TPS rollback
Haitian immigrants in Palm Beach County are bracing for a potential rollback of Temporary Protected Status that could upend lives, strain public services and deepen a student enrollment crisis....
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New voter information cards begin mailing this week to 1.1 million Palm Beach Co. voters
Keeping an eye on politics, we are getting closer to the late summer elections.
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Martin County School District plans to cut staff, save nearly $4 million for upcoming school year
Martin County schools plan to cut 16 administrative and district-level positions to save nearly $4M in the 2026-2027 budget.
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July 4 weekend DUI crackdown leads to 23 arrests, 121 traffic stops, 85 citations in PBC
A Fourth of July weekend crackdown on impaired driving across Palm Beach County led to 12 DUI arrests.
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Advocates search for new pathways to protect Haitian immigrants facing TPS loss in South Florida
Advocates push for Senate action to restore Haitian TPS after the Supreme Court gave the Trump administration authority to revoke it.
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Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County
A major multi-vehicle crash temporarily shut down all northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Martin County on Monday afternoon.
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Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival brings world premiere of 'Falstaff' to Jupiter
The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Jupiter’s Carlin Park with the world premiere of “Falstaff,” free performances, sword fights and family-friendly entertainment....
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Power outage hits Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, leaving 903 FPL customers in the dark
More than 900 Florida Power & Light customers were without electricity Monday afternoon after an outage was reported at the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes....
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What ending Haitian TPS could mean for Palm Beach County families, jobs and businesses
At a West Palm Beach news conference, Rep. Lois Frankel and local leaders warned ending Haitian TPS could impact families and the local workforce.
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FoundCare expands back-to-school health fair to serve more Palm Beach County families
As students get ready to head back to class next month, a local organization is once again helping children receive free health services and school supplies....
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Trip to Florida ends in deadly shooting as 21-year-old arrested for friend's murder
A Fourth of July trip from North Carolina to South Florida turned deadly when a 21-year-old man allegedly shot and killed a friend he had traveled with....
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I-95 South crash in Palm Beach Gardens closes three lanes near Northlake Blvd.
A major crash on I-95 South in Palm Beach Gardens shut down three lanes, causing delays.
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28-year-old killed on electric scooter in WPB hit-and-run, identified as O'Shea's employee
A 28-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning in West Palm Beach, and police are asking for the public's help.
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Police seek driver in hit-and-run that killed West Palm Beach restaurant worker
Connor Blais was found dead in the roadway in the 4900 block of South Olive Avenue around 1:50 a.m., according to police. An electric scooter was located nearby....
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KidsFit Jamathon returns to South Florida Fairgrounds for 15th year of youth fitness fun
Digital Vibez will host the 15th Annual KidsFit Jamathon on July 15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds with dance, fitness and youth wellness activities....
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Florida school board says teacher should still be fired for Kirk comments
The Martin County School District is challenging a state administrative law judge's recommendation that suspended teacher Matthew Theobald be reinstated....
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Southbound I-95 crash in Boca Raton closes two lanes, causes morning delays
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 south in Boca Raton closed two lanes Monday morning, causing traffic delays.
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South Florida rescue teams return after devastating Venezuela earthquake mission
After eight days searching collapsed buildings and helping survivors in Venezuela, South Florida's urban search and rescue teams returned home Sunday night....
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WHERE'S WALTER? Taking a stroll in Downtown Palm Beach Gardens
. Stroller Society Co. meets twice a week, and Downtown Gardens has become one of their signature spots
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WPTV partners with Boys and Girls Club & Office Depot for back-to-school supply drive
WPTV is partnering with The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County and Office Depot for a back-to-school supply drive!
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Help Stuff the Bus for Palm Beach County students, teachers
CBS12, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and Office Depot are collecting supplies and donations to help local students and teachers.
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More afternoon storms and high heat index
Deep moisture remains in place across South Florida for today.
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Southbound Florida's Turnpike shut down for hours due to semi-truck fire
A section of Florida’s Turnpike shut down for nearly three hours Sunday afternoon after a semi-truck caught fire in West Palm Beach.
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Vehicle fire closes all lanes on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County
A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County from Exit 107 to before Mile Marker 103.
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Two injured in early morning crash at Jupiter intersection
Fire Rescue responded early Sunday morning to a two-vehicle crash in Jupiter that sent two people to the hospital.
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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to 29 fires overnight during Fourth of July holiday
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to 29 fires overnight during the Fourth of July holiday. No major property damage was reported.
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Palm Beach County firefighters respond to 29 fires overnight amid 4th of July celebrations
While fireworks lit up the night sky, 29 fires on the ground kept Palm Beach County Fire Rescue busy Saturday night.Between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., firefighters were...
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Couple jailed after kids found alone in Key Largo hotel room on Fourth of July
A Delray Beach couple was arrested after deputies say they left two young children alone in a Key Largo resort room while they went to the pool.
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Delray Beach celebrates America's 250th birthday with fireworks, festivities on Atlantic Avenue
Hundreds of families celebrated America's 250th birthday in Delray Beach with fireworks, live music, and festivities along Atlantic Avenue.
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40-year-old driver killed after head-on crash on State Road 710 in Martin County
One person died and another was airlifted after a fiery two-vehicle crash near SW Warfield Blvd. and SW Fox Brown Road in Indiantown.
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Fireworks smoke causes air quality concerns across South Florida after Fourth of July
Lingering smoke from Independence Day fireworks led to reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality across parts of South Florida early Sunday, with the gre...
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Holiday smoke clears as dangerous heat becomes South Florida's next big concern
Smoke from Independence Day fireworks is creating hazy skies and reduced visibility across parts of South Florida this morning, but conditions are expected to i...
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Two lanes blocked after crash on NB Florida's Turnpike in Delray Beach
A crash on Florida’s Turnpike northbound is causing lane blockages Friday afternoon in Palm Beach County.
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Three lanes blocked after semi crash on southbound I-95
A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer is causing significant delays on I-95 just south of Boca Raton.